This was also the basis for Li Moqian’s judgment. Even if their strengths are similar with each having their characteristics, Yan Tianguang is willing to risk his life, while Nalan and Hong Ban are not. It’s not that they fear death; it’s just that they wouldn’t risk their lives for a glory that isn’t that important under such circumstances.

With family support and a bright future, they have plenty of opportunities ahead; risking their lives would only be considered under truly exceptional circumstances.

So Nalan and Hong Ban held their noses and endured it. Fortunately, Yan Tianguang didn’t pose a competition to them. But when Patir looked at Li Xin with big curious eyes, Hong Ban felt a bit uncomfortable.

"President, go for it, defeat that little bug!" Lu Shuai was massaging Bai Peng’s shoulders, relaxing his muscles, "Take him down, today is the day of our quiet rise."

Bai Peng smiled wryly, "You’re optimistic; this guy seems to have been waiting for a long time. It won’t be easy; I’ll do my best."

Zhuo Yan and Suerte were very nervous. Today’s roller coaster of events has been too exciting; advancing in rank is good, but if they lose, it would be unbearable.

Li Xin didn’t say anything; he was thinking about what would happen if he tried to slip away... It seems like he can’t leave now.

Bai Peng and Pool Tiger entered the arena, "Bai Peng, I’ll give you a chance. If you admit defeat, you’ll avoid being embarrassed later."

Bai Peng laughed, "You’ve been waiting for today for a long time, haven’t you? As your senior, I’ll let you have three moves."

Pool Tiger sneered, "That’s what you said!"

Their eyes met, filled with tension; Spiritual Ability erupted. Pool Tiger wouldn’t miss the opportunity, and his Long Saber attacked Bai Peng. Bai Peng, with his tall stature wielding a Battle Axe, was surprisingly not clumsy but instead seemed more confident than Pool Tiger.

"Brother Li, isn’t Old Bai being too overconfident? He just got seriously injured," Lu Shuai asked worriedly.

Li Xin smiled slightly, "It’s nothing serious; he’s fine once he spat out the bruised blood. It just looks a bit bad. Pool Tiger suppressing his injury, on the other hand, might lead to problems."

Many of the temper faults from those who came out of the Secret Castle have been corrected to some extent, and Bai Peng should be conserving his strength.

But indeed, exceptions exist, not only one, like Isaiah and Sima Mu. Although they laid a good foundation in the Secret Castle, returning to Dragon Capital, they indulged in pleasures, still excellent but lagging behind others by some margin, which, due to their status, hasn’t shattered them. But the Battle Angel doesn’t tolerate such indulgence.

In the arena, Bai Peng genuinely let Pool Tiger have three moves, which made Pool Tiger lose face as he had clearly seen Bai Peng spit blood, suggesting severe injury, but in action, he seemed unaffected.

Pool Tiger’s Sword Skill was fierce and aggressive, while Bai Peng wielded the Battle Axe, appearing a fierce attacker but focusing more on defense.

Unable to break through for long, Pool Tiger realized prolonging it would lead to defeat, and instantly used Blood Burning, preparing to unleash a Divine Flash, ready to fight it out!

Bai Peng, who had been passively defending, suddenly stumbled, revealing a flaw. In a flash, Pool Tiger’s eyes gleamed brightly, his figure disappearing, reappearing behind Bai Peng, and slashing out. However, Bai Peng’s figure also vanished simultaneously, and the next second, the Battle Axe struck.

Pool Tiger knew trouble was coming when Bai Peng disappeared, instantly defending, but the immense impact blew him away, with a loud explosion ringing in his ears as Bai Peng slashed down with axe in hand.

Having lost his balance, Pool Tiger had no choice but to grit his teeth and take it, a hint of malice flashing across his eyes, suddenly throwing out a cold gleam from his sleeve.

Bai Peng also had to use the Battle Axe to block, missing the chance to attack as Pool Tiger withdrew swiftly.

"Pool Tiger, that was over the line." Bai Peng’s expression turned serious.

"Over the line your ass, it’s called no trick is too dirty; concealed weapons are also attack methods, no different from a Hex Gun!" Pool Tiger spat.

Bai Peng felt a slight numbness in his body, realizing there’s probably some anesthetic or similar on it after seeing Pool Tiger’s smug face.

"Now I’ll let you have three moves!" Pool Tiger said triumphantly. Although his means were a bit underhanded, concealed weapons weren’t prohibited, especially since Hex Guns became popular.

Bai Peng didn’t argue, elevating his Spiritual Ability; the numb feeling persisted, frowning lightly, and with a low roar, Spiritual Ability suddenly altered, surging flames erupted from his body. As the first flame burst out, people’s expressions varied, with surprise, joy, envy, and resentment.

Flame Ability, and a strong fire particularly fitting for a Knight.

Bai Peng’s body paralysis was purified by the flames, and the Battle Axe slashed out, Pool Tiger didn’t care about any three-move allowance, immediately brandishing his saber to meet it.

BOOM~~~

The Long Saber in Pool Tiger’s hands shattered, his entire being smashed onto the ground by the Battle Axe, cracks forming in the surface, his body abruptly sunken, eyes rolling back.

Bai Peng leisurely put away the Battle Axe, giving a slight glance at Pool Tiger, who was lying there barely conscious; he wouldn’t be merciful to such challengers.

"Well done, old Bai!" As Bai Peng’s friend, Lei Jiu immediately whistled.

Bai Peng being low-key doesn’t mean he lacks strength; Lei Jiu’s friends wouldn’t be inferior, what a joke.

The whole place burst into applause, a tribute to a fair victory.

Bai Peng, the most low-key among the Kowloon, unknown to others besides Lei Jiu, had awakened a strong Fire Ability.

Some people flaunt their strength to the world, while others always keep a card up their sleeve.

Lu Shuai, Zhuo Yan and Suerte already rushed over, "President, you hid too deep!"

Zhuo Yan was all smiles, though she sometimes complained about the president being an absent leader, too kind; she’s always respected Bai Peng. Now, let him be absent, the president is the coolest.

Bai Peng smiled, "A bit of insight, nothing to brag about."

"That’s humble, humble." Lu Shuai was genuinely happy too; if the president is powerful, so is quiet rise; if quiet rise is powerful, he is too.

Li Moqian and Jiang Yan had the demeanor of "it’s only natural." Jiang Yan had more contact, though unable to see what Bai Peng was concealing, could feel his steadiness and solidity. Pool Tiger’s cultivation wasn’t enough, as for Isaiah and Sima Mu, the leader fears offending people, yet he can’t not consider it.

Now everyone’s focus shifted to Isaiah and Sima Mu; these two were actually even more uncomfortable than Pool Tiger, and Pool Tiger’s wretched state served as a wake-up call for them.

Being angry is one thing, knowing one’s capabilities is key; after all, they too came out of the Secret Castle, living comfortably these years, slowing progress inevitably, not initially, just entering Divine Revelation, with Yan Tianguang, Nalan, and Hong Ban above them, no matter how hard they tried, unchanged. The desire to compete waned gradually.

Now they are only reaping what they sowed.